The 15th Station

The Station 15 crew was in the courtroom for one of the biggest announcements in the Church’s legal history, as the High Court of Australia agreed that it would hear arguments why Cardinal George Pell’s child sexual abuse convictions should ... The post Station XV: Episode 144 — Canberra, Rome, Amazon, Wellington, Whangamomona appeared first on The 15th Station .

The resignation of Palmerston North Bishop Charles Drennan for inappropriate behaviour with a young woman was a great shock to the Church in New Zealand — and the Station 15 panel. That big story leads this episode, which (as always) ... The post Station XV: Episode 143 — Resignation, Canonisation, Ordination, Consultation and Condemnation appeared first on The 15th Station .

Cardinal George Pell’s unsuccessful appeal on his conviction for historical child sexual abuse leads this month’s episode. Anna, Don, James and Gavin consider the outcome and what might come next. Pope Francis has spoken about the prospect of schism within ... The post Station XV: Episode 142 — Appeal, Schism, Renewal, Technology appeared first on The 15th Station .

As The 15th Station team celebrates its 12th birthday, it’s not an entirely happy occasion as topics like abortion, an earthquake-ravaged cathedral, mass shootings and clerical sexual abuse all feature in one way or another. Although that probably reflects some ... The post Station XV: Episode 141 — Happy birthday, unhappy topics appeared first on The 15th Station .

It’s an episode of head-scratchers and what analysts often refer to as “wicked” policy problems. How should we — society generally, and Catholics — respond to the plight of desperate people seeking a new home? How should bishops respond to ... The post Station XV: Episode 140 — The Conundrum Episode appeared first on The 15th Station .

Cardinal George Pell was convicted last December on child sexual abuse charges. The panel discusses his appeal process, which unfolded this month (without an outcome) and what might happen next. In Italy, changes to the translation of the Our Father ... The post Station XV: Episode 139 — Cardinal, Pope, Politician, King appeared first on The 15th Station .

There are some heavy topics to cover this month, with Anna, Don, James and Gavin discussing the horrific Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, the heroism that emerged from the Notre Dame fire and the battle over religious freedom in ... The post Station XV: Episode 138 — Sri Lanka, Paris, Israel and the Vatican appeared first on The 15th Station .

It’s Holy Week, and the panel reflects on Pope Francis’ call for Catholics to be humble in their lives and to know when it’s appropriate to keep silent. Campaigners against euthanasia in New Zealand have certainly not been quiet as ... The post Station XV: Episode 137 — Future Church, future leaders, future laws, future Easter appeared first on The 15th Station .

The conviction and sentencing of Australian Cardinal George Pell dominates this month’s episode, with Anna, Don, James and Gavin grappling with the complexities of the case and a range of emotions. The show also looks at the Vatican summit on ... The post Station XV: Episode 136 — Sentence, Summit, Sacrifice and Signature appeared first on The 15th Station .

With the presidents of bishops conferences from across the world descending on the Vatican next week, the panel looks at the upcoming child protection summit and what we might expect. Pope Francis has returned for the summit after spending five ... The post Station XV: Episode 135 — Expectation, Celebration, Protestation and Cooperation appeared first on The 15th Station .

The Church in the United States, New Zealand and Germany is grappling with a number of big issues, with the southern US border and the impending New Zealand Royal Commission into child sexual abuse headlining this month’s show. The German ... The post Station XV: Episode 134 — Security, Celibacy, Identity and Charity appeared first on The 15th Station .

In our December episode, there’s a little Christmas spirit, but there’s a little bit of the Grinch as well. In New Zealand, new research has found that churches — Catholic and Protestant — aren’t all that popular, but Jesus remains ... The post Station XV: Episode 133 — Christ, Christmas; Jesus, Justice appeared first on The 15th Station .

After lobbying from the Catholic Church and others, the New Zealand Government’s inquiry into child sexual abuse in institutions will include faith-based organisations. In the US, the Bishops have delayed implementing new abuse protocols after the Vatican asked them to ... The post Station XV: Episode 132 — Investigation, Implementation, Immigration and Invocation appeared first on The...

It’s a fairly heavy — and sombre — episode of The 15th Station this month, as Anna, James and Gavin survey the fairly challenging landscape for Catholics in most parts of the world, as the sexual abuse crisis continues to ... The post Station XV: Episode 131 — Convention, Confession, Confusion and Consternation appeared first on The 15th Station .

There are many serious topics on this month’s agenda, but the episode starts with a celebration of 11 years of The 15th Station. The reminiscing gives way to the important discussion of a change to the Church’s official teaching on ... The post Station XV: Episode 130 — Abolition, Resignation, Sanctification, Vocation and CELEBRATION!! appeared first on The 15th Station .

The Catholic Church in New Zealand and Australia is under pressure to change the way it approaches the seal of Confession, with governments in both countries wondering if removing the seal would stem child sexual abuse. Bishops in both countries ... The post Station XV: Episode 129 — Confession, Concession, Courts and Confusion appeared first on The 15th Station .

The conviction of an Australian archbishop of failing to disclose child sexual abuse leads this month’s show, with Anna, James and Gavin seeking to navigate the complex case of Archbishop Philip Wilson. In New Zealand, in Rome and in South ... The post Station XV: Episode 128 — Conviction, Courage, Communion and Commando (priest) appeared first on The 15th Station .

There’s more cause for celebration in New Zealand, with a second bishop ordained in quick succession. Bishop Michael Dooley is a local boy who has swapped his farmer’s crook for a bishop’s crosier. Across the Tasman in Australia, Cardinal George ... The post Station XV: Episode 127 — Crosiers, Cardinal, Criticism and Climate appeared first on The 15th Station .

Pope Francis has issued his third apostolic exhortation, calling on people to consider how they can lead a life of holiness under the title of (in English) “Rejoice and Be Glad”. There’s not much rejoicing in New Zealand, as child ... The post Station XV: Episode 126 — Exhortation, Examination, Information and Profanation appeared first on The 15th Station .

The Catholic Church in New Zealand — especially on its South Island — is celebrating the ordination of one bishop and the appointment of another. Considering there are only two bishops there, that’s a big deal. The five-year anniversary of ... The post Station XV: Episode 125 — Two Bishops, One Pope, 1,900 Young People and a Persecuted Minority appeared first on The 15th St...

As the euthanasia debate heats up in New Zealand, so has criticism of some of the advocacy, including material found in a Catholic cathedral. In Canada, people of faith have much to be critical about in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ... The post Station XV: Episode 124 — Criticism, Canada, Christchurch and Chile appeared first on The 15th Station .

As 2018 gets under way, Pope Francis has been very clear in his advice to Vatican ambassadors — uphold the family and protect all life. He’s also been clear about people’s obligations to refugees and asylum-seekers, while acknowledging that some people can ... The post Station XV: Episode 123 — Instruction, Inquiry, Immigration and Identification appeared first on The 15th...

In the final episode of 2017, there is cause for celebration, but also cause for concern. In New Zealand, Catholics welcomed the appointment of a new Bishop of Christchurch. But there was also fear that attempts to legislate euthanasia might ... The post Station XV: Episode 122 — Christchurch, Christ’s prayer, Christianity and Christmas fun appeared first on The 15th Station .

The Catholic and Lutheran Churches have marked 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a German cathedral, reflecting on the shared faith and expressing a desire for unity. In the new New Zealand Parliament, ... The post Station XV: Episode 121 — Protesting, Praying, Poverty and Poor Choices appeared first on The 15th Station .

Tragedy has struck again, this time in Las Vegas, where the local Catholic bishop urged locals and tourists alike to band together in solidarity to support the mourning, the injured and the suffering. Pope Francis has acknowledged the inadequate response ... The post Station XV: Episode 120 — Sadness, Solidarity, Social and Celebrity appeared first on The 15th Station .